At the Midnight Network Summit 2025, key figures in the crypto industry, including 0xMert, Brendan Eich, Zooko, and General Illi, discussed the concept of a 'Civilization tech tree' in blockchain technology. They noted that while Bitcoin has established legitimacy and Ethereum and Solana have advanced programmability and scalability, the privacy aspect of blockchain remains significantly underdeveloped. The discussion emphasized the need for further innovation in privacy solutions to complete the blockchain ecosystem's evolution.